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Show !T? A V7 ATT V A ii ID) VOLUME XV JJI TREMONTON CITY, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2S, 1939 :-- I J! ii ILfUI AID) NUMBER SIXTEEN ' Over It Think E. F. Stevens) TURKEY DRESSING (By in our PLANT COMPLETES probably no clause law has created more discussion than this and none is more im- funda-nt- al SUCCESSFUL of fpically. mentally,is spiritually dead statement wrong. the course and we can So two men are equal state and that of the further en go Ljjions of humans who have lived unce Adam no two are equal. There the Is equality of sight only among Hnd and equality of strength only means individjaiong the deaa. Declaration of Independence from the standpoint of written jras "All iftw and from that standpoint Created EquaL" Are Men i 0ur country stands practically of the world alone among the nations In giving no official titles, recognibecause of tion or legal advantage wealth. or Sirth i No person may make or execute ur laws unless that power be given them by the people. I We have no King ruling by Divine Right. Counts who f No Barons, Dukes or of birth. because claim prior rights i No dictator may assume control. When the race of life starts in our ahead gauntry there is a fair field of us. There is no govern dumental handicap. In fact it is the to keep the ty of the government field coar and the race fair. The race "is not always to the swift" but the reward at the end is measured inly by the way we have run the race. This basic principle is expressed in ill of our public institutions. Our public schools, not only grade and high ichools but those which furnish techin the Arts and nical education Sciences are open to every student fho can show his ability. In many iates complete college courses are ivailable to all who may qualify. Our country gladly furnishes all Shis that the path may be open equal-- y to all. This truly is a land of opportunity for every individual. No tests &3 to wealth or social class is applied. No question is raised as to whether the individual is a Catholic, Jew or Protestant. This is no charity or concession offered by one religion to another. Their constituents were all here and did their part in found-s.- g this country and as the result of eft at long struggle in 76 those of us Sere today. can claim this Freedom Is a Right. I No other country in the world gives fuch opportunity for self development, et many of our shallow thinkers who succumb to propaganda are serving is the first line of an invading army fa an effort to overthrow our Freedom and substitute the goose-ste- p of Germany or the firing squad of Rus- Pounds Packed During Runs At Local Plant ( LAND THRU PAPER RELIEF FOR FIN h Nation Wide Drive Be-i- n Made to Aid Finland Ends this Week Organize Here, natio- cli-fi- ts GRATITUDE i ar one-ye- ar ar sec-fetar- y. : Trees, Business Makes Happy Xmas pro-fra- i m :: 6 M ::JJ fyyv h X.- - f FARM LEADERS Group Will Hold Conclave In Ogden & Jan. - 5-- 6 LOGAN Agricultural leaders of Utah will be featured at the fourth annual school for canning crop growers and c aimers field men In the Hotel Ben Lomond at Ogden, January 5 and 6, said Dr. Arvil L. Stark, extension horticulturist of Utah State Agricultural college and secretary of the Chronology of Events In Bear River Valley During Year 1939 The following is CANNING MEET WILL FEATURE hand-in-han- Elder Health two-ye- WK F. P. CHAMP ASKS The present intensive nation-wid- e drive to provide funds for urgent relief to the war refugees of Finland is a consolidation of all private activities outside of the Red Cross, declar ed Frederick P. Champ of Logan, who was appointed last week by former President Hoover to represent the Fin nish Relief Fund in northern Utah, under Utah coordinator E. G. Bennett cf Ogden. This emergency organization field cf activity will be entirely separate from that of the Red Cross, although both organizations will work d to meet the needs of the suffering people of Finland. The Red Cross will supply clothing and medical aid, whereas the Finnish Relief Fund, Incorporated, will supply food, housing, transportation and other necessities. Every dollar contributed to the fund by our citizens will reach the people of Finland, none of it being used to defray any expense connected with the campaign. Notwithstanding the many demands made upon us at this season of the year, I am confident that the people cf northern Utah will respond prompt ly to this appeal on behalf of the unfortunate people whose lives and liberty are being threatened at this Christmas season. Contributions large or small, will effectively express our respect, compassion and support for the peaceloving but courageous people of an embattled nation, which is valiantly defending the cause of human liberty. In view of the brief time allowed and lack of preparation for this campaign, it will be necessary, except in sia. so far as contacts can be made thru existing organizations and other plans developed to stimulate our interest in Box this project, to rely upon the individconscience to prompt the making ual Group of contributions, which under the n-wide I At a meeting held in Tremonton program will be received by the local newspapers for transmittal December 20, all Farm Security to New York. participating in the Box Elder All contributions are to be in by health Association met for the purpthe end of this week. ose of organizing their group so that to in ley may be able participate ie medical program by January. s At this meeting, a board of was elected consisting of Mrs. The I. O. O. F. No. 45 of Tre Austin Johnson of Bear River City monton deepTy appreciate and desire &r a three-yea- r term, Edward Kerr to publicly make acknowledgement of Tremonton for a three-yea- r term, the same by unanimous expression of ilyron T. Hansen of Collinston for sentiment of the lodge for the liberal a term, Merlin Grover of contribution of the business houses FD No. 2, Tremonton, for a of Tremonton and surrounding settleterm, Joseph J. Cutler of Snow-vill- e ments for the gifts and merchandise for a term, and Mrs. given to us for distribution among 3ara S. Nicholson of the Farm Securthe needy children and appreciative ity Administration was elected as families. Santa Claus and three deputies, ! The benefits coming from a pro- with four trucks, distributed over 200 gram of this nature consists of medand gifts, clothing and groceries ial care and hospitalization made toys to happy families of boys and girls, available through the Farm Security and some old people. Administration to all of its borrowers, parents of this good will aboundEvidence hy signing all of the doctors in Box ing among the businessmen, it can Elder county to give this service. Any only be in line with consistancy that member is free to choose a doctor he the patrons of the valley would in prefers, and the service he gets turn render their patronage and supamounts to all general practitioner to the Old Home Town, including care, ten days hospitalization, all port the press. emergencies; and in general, provides We especially desire to thank Girl e family with the much needed med Scout troop No. 1 and their leader, Seal care that rural families have been Lucille Cropley, for the help rendered. unable to supply for themselves with Hoping for a prosperous and happy Jie prices previously charged. Year. New Respectfully, The organization feels that this I. O. O. F. No. 45 movement la a great step oward securing all necessary medical care for "arm families, and while the present Snow, Contract Is limited to Farm Security borrowers, it is hoped that at the termination of this contract, such inThe extra Christmas spirit added by formation as to the workability of the placing the trees on Main Street is Program hay be had so that the Howard Glenn, may be extended to Include a due to the efforts of Skater number of families whose in- who eenerously furnished the trees, of C. who placed come is derived from farm operations. and the Junior C.streets. They made the trees on the when a they became very pretty sight Mr, and Mrs. Richa'rd Clayton, of snowladen from the storm that came pocatcllo. were guests Sunday at the In time to give a white Christmas. me of Mrs. Clayton's brother, Wea-- y Merchants generally expressed sat. G(vnnart. They were enroute to isfaction at the Christmas trade and Salt Lake. in most instances stocks were depleted. Every one seems to have had an "The V. G. F. club members Sewing enjoyable Christmas and with the -- .tii uu.ioanas surprised Mr. ana now falling on the plains and hills, rs. R. D. Anderson Thursday at & hope is encouraged and people gener1940 .White Elephant party. ally look forward to a prosperous direc-Sor- RUN 1,499,948 ire uality. The two-ye- TrT a brief chronology attracts large crowd; F. of outstanding events in 1939 of high small lights that have appeared in the Bear River Valley Leader: Jan. 5 Wesley Gephart is elected Lions president; Thieves break in Gambles; New county officers take oath of office; Lloyd Adams dieti; First baby of year born to Starlin Stanfill; Impressive rites held foe Forsgren. Jan. 12 Sportsmen draft proposed dam project bill; Adult education classes organized; Christmas lighting awards made. Jan 19 Bids open for new $G5,000 city water system; Sugar Co. completes record run, 166,000 tons; Krist Petersen dies of Heart ailment. Jan. 26 Box Elder county collects taxes for 1938; Fire de100.93 of Bank Bldg.; Sarah basement stroys S. Homer dies following long illness. Feb. 2 Wayne Sandall named president of fair board; Buzzsaw kills J. I. Carter and Curtis Hirschi; Wash-ki- e ward has all Indian bishopric; Tremonton Mill rebuilt. Feb. 9 Utah Poultry Ass'n declares $40,000 dividend; B. R. F. F. A. make record winnings at Ogden show; New patriarch, high councilman named at quarterly conference. Feb. 16 Republicans hold Lincoln Day dinner; Lions district governor visits local club; John O. Garfield wins carlot prize on steers; Fire department saves home of B. F. Brown. Feb. 23 Second ward building plans approved; 13 queens reign at stake gold and green ball. Mar. 2 Second ward dollar, livestock projects successful; Stake music festival on sacred music. Mar. 9 Work commences on Tremonton water project; B. R. band students invited to California meet. Mar. 16 Sugar beet growers receive benefit payment; Wayne Sandall breaks ground for business buildAmerican Legion celebrates ing; 20th anniversary. Mar. 23 Bear River wins second in state basketball tourney; Fire department appears in new uniforms; Construction begins on Wilson Lumber business block; Preliminary work begins on Second ward chapel. Mar. 30 Citizens ask additional rooms, facilities from school board; Impressive rites held for Marie R. Second ward dollar Christensen; held. project rally Apr. 6 B. R. F. F. A. wins prizes in California; B. R. band students In nation-wid- e concert broadcast; Clarence Fryer named new Deweyville bishop. Apr. 13 Dent Rich to erect new station, building on Main St.; Soil Conservation district voted by planning board; Softball organized for season. Apr. 20 Postmasters on Northern Utah meet here; Cooperatives organized in county; Silver trophy presented B. R. team; Ace Norman Rogers dies in California. son Apr. 27 N. W. Taylor shot by in family quarrel; Bids for new Sec ond ward church accepted; Educa tional experts meet county parents, teachers, students; Fire dept. saves Wm. Kroksh. Jas. Smith homes; Nox ious weed control progresses In co. May 4 High school band festival Ji-ha- rd S. A. aids in irrigation system development. May 11 Large class graduates from B. R. seminary; Grasshoppers threaten crops in county, state; Fred Somers accepts fellowship at Cornell; Wm. B. Bronson dies at Logan temple. May 18 Northern Oil commences drilling in Whites Valley; A. S. Huish dies of heart attack; District school holds credible parade; Alice A. Hin (Continued On Page Two) County Agent Lauds Value of Leadership Training Schools adult leadership training pay ? According to the report of C. R. Does Richards, Morgan county agricultural extension agent, it definitely does. He cites the case of Mrs. Mark Thack-cr- y as an example of the value tf such training. In December of 1938, Mrs. Thackeray represented Morgan county at the training school held at the Utah State Agricultural college. She became aware of the value of the wastefulness of noxious weeds, the value of home gardens, proper sanitary facilities, and a host of other things that make life on the farm more enjoyable. When she returned to her home she reported her findings to the Morgan county planning committee who encouraged her to proceed with the work of bettering farm home conditions. Immediately she started a project among the women for growing strawberry rhubarb, asparagus, o,nd raspberries. She gave "starts" from her perennial flowers to her neighbors. With the aid of her husband she started a campaign against noxious weeds. Through her efforts the women of Morgan county were made conscious of the masses of morning glory that were running wild in many communities. The county weed committee was induced to spray morning glory in every section where these noxious plants were found. Her own place was no exception, at the risk of ruining her choice iris she sprayed the morning glory plants that were growing among the flowers. The resultthis year the Iris started to come back but as yet no morning glory has put in an appearajice. Another project that came to Mrs. Thackeray's attention was the limited culinary water facilities In Morgan county. One example of this Is the community of Porterville, In this little community 46 families do not have water in the house, some are even using water from the ditch. Her Idea was that If RIchville, the adjoining community, could have water In all but two home-- there was no reason for so many Porterville families being without this convenience. Her knowledge of the soil came in handy, too. Mrs. Thackeray says that an oil company wanted to run a pipe line In the county. She figured that the $50 the oil company wanted to across their nay for the farm was (not enough. Later flsures showed that they would have taken an actual loss of about $750 because top-soi- l, s right-of-wa- y Canning Crop Growers. Dr. Elmer G. Peterson, president of Utah State Agricultural college, will address the convention on "Research Needs of the Canning Industry, and How the Growers May Help to Meet These Needs." Dr. L. H. Pollard, head of the department of vegetable crops at the Agricultural college, will discuss cultural methods and harvesting practices in pea production, and Geo. F. Knowlton, entomologist for the Utah agricultural experiment station, will treat the subject "Pea Insect Control." Feature Addresses At the afternoon session of the first day's program other leading agriculturists of Utah who will be featured in addresses are: William Peterson, director of the Utah extension service; Dr. O. J. Wheatley, extension economist from the state college, and J. L. Weidman, a prominent grower of Tremonton. At the second day's session Dr. R.' H. Walker, head of the agricultural experiment station for Utah, will speak on "The Place of Legumes in a Canning Crops Rotation." Dr. H. Lor-a-n Blood, plant pathologist at tire college, will give a discussion of the "Present Status of Tomato Work in Utah." Dr. Blood's subject will be broken down Into a treatise on curley top and verticillium wilt, and seed bed management for the control of plant diseases. AAA Head to Speak listed for appearances on the Also second day are Piatt the for program Whitesides of Layton, representing the canners' field men; Joe Barker of Ogden, president of the Utah Canning company; A. Golden Kilburn, state executive officer of Utah's agricultural adjustment administration; Donald P. Lloyd of Salt Lake City, secretary of the Utah Retail Grocers' association; LeGrande Jarman of Provo, Michael Shapavolov, plant pathologist for the Utah State Agricultural college, and H. E. Dorst, entomologist of the experiment station. Dr. Stark said growers are invited to bring their wives to all sessions of the canning school. Double Header Basketball Game Friday basketball game A double-headwill be held at the high school gymnasium Friday evening, December 29. The game will bo played between the first and second teams of Bear River and Malad, commencing at 7 o'clock. The admission will bo 25 cents. Everybody is invited to come out and see the new team in action. er it would have taken three to eight years to rebuild the soil torn up to lay the pipe. Mrs. Thackeray stated, "If I hadn't known as much as I did about the soil, it (the pipe line) The local turkey dressing plant of the Utah Poultry Producers Association has just terminated a very successful run. For the Thanksgiving kill, 45,666 birds were dressed and for the Christmas pack, 59,317, or a total of 104,983 birds or 1,499,948 pounds. It required 47 cars to move these birds to market, 46 of which went to New York and one to Chicago. When it is taken into consideration the incidentals necessary to produce, feed and handle this amount of turkeys, the industry takes on an important aspect. An average of 128 employees were at the plant during the dressing season. The payroll amounted to with an additional amount of $2,056 for trucking the birds to the plant. It required 131,228 bushels of feed to produce these turkeys. The many flocks had to have at least one herder, and in many instances two to care for them. Add to this materials used, repairs, taxes, electricity, water and fuel, the business it makes for the railroad and one can easily imagine that it is an industry of some proportion, and its beneficial effects are far reaching. The dressing plant runs when practically every other industry, with the possible exception of the sugar plant. Is at a standstill and furnishes employment at a time when it is sorely 69 $12-989.- needed. The importance of this industry to the valley can readily be seen and its future growth and development seems assured by the general satisfaction given and the efficiency which is acclaimed for It by those who have patronized the plant. Utah Banks Make 23,000 New Loans, Re-- y new 11,000, Others That banks in Utah are actively-servinthe credit needs of their communities is evidenced by the results of a survey of bank lending activity announced by the American Bankers Association indicating that the com merclal banks of the state made more than 28,000 new loans totaling to business firms and individuals during the first six months of $19,-000,0- 00 1939, and renewed 11,000 outstanding-loantotaling $23,000 during the same s period. The survey also reveals that business firms in the state are using only about of the "open lines of credit" maintained for their use on the books of the banks. These estimated figures are based on reports received from 26 banks in Utah holding membership in the A. B. A., or 43 per cent of the 60 commercial banks in the state, and allowance is made for the concentration of lending activity in the metropolitan areas of Salt Lake City and Ogden. The 26 banks reported they made 19,172 new loans totaling $16,601,342 between January 1 and June 30, 1939, and renewed 8,478 outstanding loans totaling $21,380,932. In addition, they reported 946 new mortgage loans to home owners and other real estate owners totaling $3,298,799. The average number of new loans per bank was 737, and the average new loan was for $866. The average number of renewals per bank was 310, and the average renewal was for $2,522. The average number of new mortgages per bank was 36, and the average mortgage was for $3,487. In addition to making loans on in dividual applications, the banks of the larger cities maintain what arc known as "open lines of credit" on their books avallavle at all times to reg. ular business borrowers. Three banks reported such open lines of credit totaling $7,174,500. However, only or 54 per cent of this credit was being used by business firms on one-ha- lf would have probably gone through June 30. unprotested because it looked like some easy money to many of the farmers." The knowledge of farm problems she acquired at the "school" gave her a contentment she had never previous ly experienced. Mr. Richards reports Mrs. Thackeray as saying, "For many years I have bedn wanting to get away from the farm, feeling that I would never be contented here, but now I have a new appreciation of work on the farm and an incentive to go ahead with my family and neighbors towards Improving farm conditions." "If leadcers returning to their homes and communities, can carry as much hone and Interest back ns has been carried by this one woman, certainly adult leadershlo training pays," declared Mr. Richards. Funds Raised Locally For Finnish Refugees Under the direction of the local American Legion post, $63.78 was raised for war refugees In Finland. The drive here was part of a national campaign which is being launched to express the respect, compassion and couragsupport for the eous people who are valiantly defending the cause of human liberty. In addition to the above, a few subscriptions have come into the paper office and It is urged that those who desire to contribute do so at peace-lovin- g, once. MERCHANTS WISE - ADVERTJSB |